Note from the YLD Committee Directors
Welcome to the second edition of the Committee Compass, your on-line newsletter for the ABA YLD Committees and Liaisons. The newsletter includes a series of (what we hope are) informative and timely articles that speak directly to the Young Lawyers across the country. If you have a few questions about the committees and how to get involved please visit the ABA YLD Committee Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the Young Lawyers Division at yld@staff.abanet.org.
Dan Schwartz, ABA-YLD Senior Committee/Liaison Director
Chauntis Jenkins, Committee Director
Maralee MacDonald, Committee Director
Michael Vercher, Committee Director
Antitrust
Exclusive Dealerships and Exclusive Dealing: Understanding the Difference
By Sam Sheinberg, Esq.
Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy 101: When Is Bankruptcy Right for Your Corporate Client?
By Jason L. Boland, Esq. and Johnathan C. Bolton, Esq.
Children and the Law
The Young Lawyers Guide to Representing Children 101: Interviewing The Child Client
By Amy Freedman, Esq.
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
101 Tips for Representing Non-Citizens in Criminal Proceedings
By Sara Elizabeth Dill, Esq.
Dispute Resolution
A Brief Introduction to the World of International Commercial Arbitration
By Baiju S. Vasani, Esq. and Catina Haynes, Esq.
Environment, Energy & Resources Law
Seventh Circuit Allows CERCLA § 107(a) Claim For Contribution By Potentially Responsible Party
By David J. Scriven-Young, Esq.
Family Law
Handling the Initial Meeting in a Divorce Case
By Paul T. Davis, Esq.
Health Law
HIPPA 101
By Brad M. Rostolsky, Esq.
International Law
Preparing for an International Arbitration Hearing
By Heather Van Slooten, Esq.
Labor and Employment Law
Tips Every Lawyer Should Know About the EEOC
By T. Scott Kelly, Esq.
Litigation
Dealing With Difficult Opposing Counsel
By Ky Fullerton, Esq.
Public Utilities, Communications, and Transportation Law
Take This Gunk Away! But Obey the Law, Please
By David Johnson, Esq.
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
Like Kind Exchange Basics
By Jeramie J. Fortenberry, Esq.
Tort & Insurance Law
Declaratory Judgment Actions Filed by Insurers in Florida Courts: Is the New Trend Toward Early Resolution of Factual Determinations Really Beneficial to Insurance Companies?
By Brett R. Bloch, Esq.
Women in the Profession
Pregnancy and the Workplace – Can the Two Go Together?
By Mindi D. Line, Esq.
PRACTICE TIPS
How to Decide What Kind of Fee Agreement to Use
By Reta A. McKannan, Esq
The Make-Up Of A Good Employee File
By Beth Eagleson, Esq.
How to Work Efficiently with Your Assistant
By Cheoma Julien, Esq.
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Announcements
Nominate a Fellow Lawyer for the YLD Child Advocacy Award
Deadline April 30, 2007
Enter the Public Contract Law Writing Contest
Deadline September 30, 2007
2007-2008 Fellowship Programs
GP Solo Division
Deadline April 30, 2007
Business Law Section
Deadline July 7, 2007
The Labor and Employment Law Section
Deadline August 31, 2007
Upcoming Events
ABA YLD Spring Conference
May 3 – 5, 2007
Montreal, Quebec
ABA YLD Annual Meeting
August 7 – 9, 2007
San Francisco, CA
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